WHO Ends COVID Global Health Emergency

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The Spin

Narrative A

Lifting the global emergency label on COVID is a sign of the progress the world has achieved. While the virus still poses a threat, many regions of the world have adapted and the pandemic has receded in these places. The situation must continue to be assessed, but for now, it is no longer a global health emergency and it is time to begin moving on.

Al Jazeera

Narrative B

COVID is not over. The virus continues to kill someone every three minutes. The ending of the global health emergency label sends a dangerous message that may cause people to become complacent. One of the worst things countries could do right now is to dismantle the programs and protections created to deal with the virus and its long-lasting effects.

Guardian

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that COVID will be eradicated by August 2086, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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